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Aerial view of Tsarevets Fortress on a hill above the Yantra River in Veliko Tarnovo
Culture

Veliko Tarnovo: Bulgaria's Medieval Capital and Its Living Heritage

Veliko Tarnovo, once the capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire, offers a rich cultural journey through medieval fortresses, revival architecture and artisan traditions.
Old houses on a steep gorge above a winding river in a Bulgarian hill town
Travel

Veliko Tarnovo: how to spend a day in Bulgaria's medieval capital

Perched above a looping river, Veliko Tarnovo was the heart of the Second Bulgarian Empire. Here is how to see its fortress, old streets and views in a single, unhurried day.